Decision details

The Director of Children and Families submitted a report which provided an update on the progress made regarding the review of child safeguarding partnerships in the city and which set out the direction of travel for the future.

Responding to a Member’s enquiries, the Board was advised that arrangements were currently on track for proposals to be implemented by September 2019. Also, assurance was provided on the safeguarding measures that would continue and be built upon in terms of cross-boundary provision.

Members also highlighted the need to ensure that the effectiveness of the proposals were monitored, with agreement being given that it would be appropriate for both Executive Board and the relevant Scrutiny Board to have a role in that monitoring process.

RESOLVED – That the new arrangements, as detailed within the submitted report, be noted, with it also being noted that a further report will be providedto Executive Board on the final arrangements in the Autumn.